Hákon Sigurðsson
de facto ruler of Norway from c. 975–995
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Summary
Hákon Sigurðsson was born on January 1, 930[1], in Trøndelag[2]. He died on January 1, 995[3], in Melhus Municipality[4]. He worked as a ruler[5] and monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,983 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lade[8]
- Date of death: 994[9]
- Father: Sigurðr Hákonarson[10]
- Mother: Bergljót Þórisdóttir[11]
- Spouse: Tora Skagesdatter[12]
- Child: Eric Haakonsson[13], Sweyn Haakonsson[14], Aud Haakonsdottir of Lade[15], Bergljot Haakonsdatter[16], Ragnhild Haakonardottir av Lade[17], Ingebjörg Håkonsdatter[18]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Earls of Lade[21]
- Noble title: Earls of Lade[22], jarl[23]
- Commons category: Haakon Sigurdsson[24]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Hjörungavágr[25]
- Family name: Sigurdsson[26]
- Given name: Håkon[27]
- Work location: Norway[28]
- Relative: Ivar the White[29]
- Manner of death: death in battle[30]
- Described by source: The Encyclopedia Americana[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old Norse[32]
- Name in native language: Hákon Sigurðsson[33]
- P14536: 388646[34]
Why It Matters
Hákon Sigurðsson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Hákon Sigurðsson born?
Hákon Sigurðsson was born in Trøndelag[2].
Where did Hákon Sigurðsson die?
Hákon Sigurðsson passed away in Melhus Municipality[4].
Who were Hákon Sigurðsson's parents?
Hákon Sigurðsson's father was Sigurðr Hákonarson[10]. Hákon Sigurðsson's mother was Bergljót Þórisdóttir[11].
Who was Hákon Sigurðsson married to?
Hákon Sigurðsson's spouses include Tora Skagesdatter[12].